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ESSER III: Use of Funds Plan

ESSER III: Use of Funds Plan

Program Description – Needs Assessment

 

Pflugerville ISD received input from all stakeholder groups included in the ESSER grant program guideline and used the following activities during May-July 2021 to identify needs caused by the pandemic:

  • Hosted 37 campus-based community meetings May 20-26, 2021
  • Conducted surveys of
    • district-level staff
    • campus-level staff
    • parents
    • students
    • community groups
  • Directly communicated with staff, parents, and students to gather input
  • Analyzed data from local & state health authorities
  • Identified needs as issues arose that were out of the ordinary
  • Reviewed documented comprehensive needs assessment considering the pandemic to determine needs
  • Followed documented disaster or emergency plan with specific needs assessment processes
  • Completed an initial comprehensive needs assessment

Pflugerville ISD continues an ongoing assessment of district needs to respond to the pandemic. Budget and program updates will be refined as ESSER program is implemented and as the continuous school improvement cycle reveals current needs through the life of the grant through the summer of 2024.

Stakeholder questions and feedback may be submitted through the Let’s Talk application located here: /Page/7772. 

Program Description – Program Plan

Pflugerville ISD prioritizes these identified needs for the $29.7 million by focusing on:

  • serving the largest number of students
  • serving identified student groups
  • instructional continuity
  • facilities
  • school operations
  • technology resources
  • districtwide continuity of services

Planned ESSER Activities

Mitigation of Learning Loss | Social, Emotional, Mental Health Supports | Continuity Services = $23,300,000

Mitigation of Learning Loss:

  • Supplemental support for all students including those with disabilities, students identified low-income, English Learners, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth
  • Educational technology software that addresses identified student academic needs
  • After-school and Saturday tutorial opportunities
  • Summer program for intervention and acceleration
  • Educational programs to support college readiness

Social, Emotional, Mental Health Supports:

  • Campus-based social work supports
  • Supplemental support for all students including those with disabilities, students identified low-income, English Learners, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth
  • Parent & family member communication tools including electronic systems and translation services

Continuity of Services & Continued Employment of Existing Staff

  • Special education teacher stipends
  • Reimbursement of local funds for personal protective equipment stipend and vaccine stipend
  • Additional staff to continue services throughout district

Educational Technology & Prevention & Mitigation Strategies = $6,400,000

Educational Technology:

  • Software
  • Student devices
  • Technology storage
  • Charging accessories

Prevention & Mitigation Strategies Consistent with CDC & Local Health Authorities:

  • Improve HVAC systems throughout district facilities
  • Improve air filter replacement cycle
  • Install additional water-bottle fillers
  • Add campus nurse positions
  • Purchase and use additional cleaning supplies & personal protective equipment
  • Increase frequency of custodial services throughout buildings